pearl mussel

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Definition of pearl mussel in English English dictionary

type of shellfish that produces pearls

Related Terms

freshwater pearl mussel

An endangered species of freshwater mussel, Margaritifera margaritifera, capable of producing quality pearls

Hyphenation

pearl mus·sel

Turkish pronunciation

pırl mʌsıl

Pronunciation

/ˈpərl ˈməsəl/ /ˈpɜrl ˈmʌsəl/